(がいへき)

がいへき
noun
exterior wall, outer wall
1. exterior wall, outer wall
The outer walls of a building that protect the interior from weather and provide structural support.
外壁(がいへき)塗装(とそう)()げてきた
The paint on the exterior wall has started to peel.
Scaffolding has been set up for the exterior wall work.
To install insulation in the exterior wall.

COMPOSITION: (がい) (outside) + (へき) (wall). Literally "outside wall."

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

COMMON MATERIALS:

  • サイディング (siding)
  • モルタル (mortar)
  • タイル (tile)
  • コンクリート (concrete)

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